We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Owner description: The Railway Museum of Apulia Lecce is an important collection of tools and other objects that are ideally trace the history of railway Puglia. Inside are 32 antique vehicles of mixed age and several railway companies, from FS to FSE passing the Tobacco Factory of Lecce, in addition to this you can also see up close the historic train "Salento Express".

This museum Is staffed by volunteers so has restricted opening times. It is totally off the beaten track and not accessible from the train station. However it is worth the effort of finding it. My husband and I were followed round by a very enthusiastic member of staff who did his best to explain what we were seeing. His English was limited and our Itslian non existant but somehow we managed! An amazingly detailed diorama is being built and our guide kindly turned it on so we could see the train chugging around it.

Ask Mary W about Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

Thank Mary W

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Worth going if you have children that like old fashion trains.The best thing of the museum are the people that work inside very nice.Knowing the Italian it was very investing to hear the guide explaining every thing, but not sure they have english tours.

>

Ask SHN20142014 about Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

Thank SHN20142014

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

We are not train buffs , but as we were in Lecce for a long time we thought "why not?".First things: it is typically Italian in that it isn't open all the time , so mornings and late afternoons (check) - secondly even though it is the other side of the train station , you cant get to it thru the station (again, typically Italian). To get to it , take last left before the staiton (from old town direction), at end of road turn right , under the pass and immediately right and follow your nose (and the signs).It is cheap and has some fantastic old photos and you can wonder in all the old trains, some are a good reminder of how luxurious things are now!its cheap , and a good alternative if you have the need for a break from culture.

Ask ukiwil1 about Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

1 Thank ukiwil1

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

English booklet available. Easy to navigate and a fascinating way to spend a couple of hours. Would be better if you could access it through Lecce station but nevertheless it was well signed. Staff helpful and polite. Inexpensive but worth the detour

Ask FamilyH496 about Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

1 Thank FamilyH496

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

It is quite tricky to find this museum. I mistakenly thought it was connected to the station. In fact you bear left, if facing the station, go under an underpass and then turn right though a housing estate and past a pizzeria. In the latter stages it is signposted.

There's an eclectic mix of material here and much of the labelling is in Italian. For 4 Euros it is worth it for rail enthusiasts. You can clamber into cabs, walk though old carriages and see a variety of posters and other memorabilia. The local material is the most interesting. It's always fun when you find something unexpected - a poster for a direct London Charing Cross to Brindisi train. This to connect to ship to India in the 19th century.

If you like railways , you'll like it here. For those who travelled on FS in the mid 20th century, there are plenty of nostalgic moments.

Ask TomSleaford about Museo Ferroviario della Puglia

2 Thank TomSleaford

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC